Twitter Reacts as 'Bargain' Martial Helps Manchester United Beat Southampton

Manchester United new boy Anthony Martial made the dream debut last week, when he scored against Liverpool within seconds of coming off the bench. But the youngster wasn't done there, as he scored twice more to help Louis van Gaal's men overcome Southampton at St. Mary's Stadium.

For the second week running, all the talk on Twitter was about the £36 million teenager:

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Martial isn't messing about is he?! Not sure I can remember last time a player came with so many question marks & shut critics up so quick!

— Spencer FC (@SpencerOwen) September 20, 2015"

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Wenger in 2019 after Martial wins the Ballon D'or, 'we scouted him extensively in France but Yaya Sanogo showed more promise at that time'

— AK (@FindingFellaini) September 20, 2015"

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Players to have scored three goals in their first two #BPL games: Boksic, Baros, McBride, Michu, MARTIAL (via @2010MisterChip)

— Max Bentley (@MaxBentley1) September 20, 2015"

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"Anthony Martial is a total panic b...” #MUFC pic.twitter.com/eEdvVaod29

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 20, 2015"

However, the afternoon had started badly for United, as they fell behind to Graziano Pelle's 13th-minute goal.

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PHOTO @SouthamptonFC celebrate Pelle's opening goal at St Mary's. It's Southampton 1-0 Man United (28 mins). #SOUMUN pic.twitter.com/5W93vG225d

— Premier League (@premierleague) September 20, 2015"

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Man United's defence right now... pic.twitter.com/8H4EGwhl8y

— BreatheSport (@BreatheSport) September 20, 2015"

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#Saints 1-0 #MUFC Time to bring out the old memes? pic.twitter.com/ehNFTFD8NS

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 20, 2015"

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Seems like all of the Man Utd team has been on the sauce! pic.twitter.com/SCqJ0iVss0

— Paddy Power (@paddypower) September 20, 2015"

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Pelle celebration a tribute to the Rugby World Cup. He almost popped his shoulder out. Commitment

— Men in Blazers (@MenInBlazers) September 20, 2015"

But they were to hit back before half-time, Martial getting his first of the match after an assist from Juan Mata, who appeared to be in an offside position.

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Mata looked half a yard offside there, didn't he? Unfortunate for #Saintsfc.

— Sam Tighe (@stighefootball) September 20, 2015"

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That's its my team #goallll @ManUtd

— Usain St. Leo Bolt (@usainbolt) September 20, 2015"

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Martial is beginning to resemble a bargain.

— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) September 20, 2015"

Unlike the week before, Sky Sports commentator Martin Tyler had a somewhat more reserved response to Martial's goal:

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GOAL - OHHHH YYEEESSSSSSSSSSS thinks Martin Tyler as Anthony Martial levels up for United!

— HalfAGoal (@Half_A_Goal) September 20, 2015"

And it wasn't long before Martial had his second, slotting home after sloppy work from the Saints defence.

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Them 'don't play with me in front of goal' type face.... pic.twitter.com/tqMO5U2HZT

— Rio Ferdinand (@rioferdy5) September 20, 2015"

Another United man who had dominated the deadline-day debate then stepped up, as David De Gea produced a stunning save to preserve the lead.

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Stunning save by David De Gea keeps #MUFC 2-1 in front. pic.twitter.com/BW5NYctweH

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 20, 2015"

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David De Gea save reminds of the David Seaman one against Sheffield United. Amazing.

— Nick Akerman (@Nakerman) September 20, 2015"

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Florentino Perez, watching at home, swallows a sob & then looks accusingly at his wireless broadband router in the corner of the room

— Sam Wallace (@SamWallaceIndy) September 20, 2015"

Mata then added a third to put the visitors in control.

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#Saints 1-3 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/DlByUvQiCL

— Bleacher Report UK (@br_uk) September 20, 2015"

Pelle scored again to ensure a nervy finish for United, but the Red Devils held on to claim an impressive victory—3-2, and United fans had found a new hero.

[Twitter]